How bill becomes a law
Goes through House or Senate first?
House
This branch was created to be _____ and _________.
slow and deliberate
established the constitution and federal laws as highest laws in the nation
Supremacy clause
Written by?
King Jr.
Powers of congress (both houses)
Powers of congress
Expressed and enumerated powers in article 1 section 8
Taxes
borrow money
Print money
Declare war
what is 10 day rule?
So president can ignore it
the president comes before or after the congress in a bill being passed?
after
Each state will honor and uphold the laws and rulings of other states, including public acts and records,
Full faith and credit clause
Called for peace or called for riot?
Peace
Benefits of being congressman
Salary of about 147,000 a year, Medical and dental, Free office, Free travel, Budget for staff, Tax breaks on second home in washington, Franking privilege- free postage on all mail to constituents, incumbent adv- avd you get from previously being in office
What % is needed for debate to be ended?
A 60% vote is needed for debate to be ended, which is hard to achieve because usually, there's not 60% of one party
What does it take for the president to be overruled?
2/3 of both house and Senate
basic rights of citizens must be extended and upheld regardless of what state
Privileges and immunities clause
Was opposed to M***** *´s views
Malcom X
Immunities of congressman
Immunities:
Cannot be sued of anything they say while carrying out their duties
Cannot be arrested or ticketed for minor offenses
senators can each speak on a topic __ times
2
Define quorum
having simple majority of 51% to be present
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution; one of the powers of Congress that allows them to make any laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out their other powers. Also called the "Elastic Clause"
Necessary and Proper Clause
When were they published?
1963 jun 12
Compare Senate and House
SENATE 6 YEAR TERMS 30yo, 9 Years as citizen, 2 each state
2 year term 25 years old, 6 years citizen , 435, depends how big state is
Define filibuster
When senators talk for as long as they want to draw out the passing of a law
Both houses must keep a ___.
Journal or congressional record
Clause in the 2nd Amendment that explains that a well-regulated militia is necessary to the security of a free nation; once used to disparage the individual's right to keep and bear arms apart from serving in the militia
Militia Clause
Purpose?
a tangible, reproducible account of the long road to freedom in a movement that was largely centered around actions and spoken words.
What is a Whip?
Whip- Assistants to the floor leaders who are also elected by their party conferences. The majority and minority whips (and their assistants) are responsible for mobilizing votes within their parties on major issues. In the absence of a party floor leader, the whip often serves as acting floor leader. act. Adjourn.